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I am looking for a reputable Diamond Dealer to work with on a purchase in NYC. Is there one in the diamond district anyone has had good business dealings with?
If not second choice is Troy/Birmingham Michigan area.
Thank you for your help on this.
If not second choice is Troy/Birmingham Michigan area.
Thank you for your help on this.
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bluenile.com my fav
some issues with using Israeli
"conflict diamonds"
makeing their prices very competitive right now.
Beware many shysters scammers they might get the diamond mine
and u might get the shaft...
some issues with using Israeli
"conflict diamonds"
makeing their prices very competitive right now.
Beware many shysters scammers they might get the diamond mine
and u might get the shaft...
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It is worth using a special diamond merchant - rather than a local jeweler only if 2 conditions apply
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1) you are planning on spending a significant amount of money (don't bother for $1 or $2 thousand)
2) you know enough about diamonds to know what you're looking at - not just size and cut - but also color and quality (If you don;t it's really easy to overspend)
And you never trust any dealer - you buy only on the basis of a confirmatory valuation by a jeweler of your choice.
For a basic engagement ring or ear studs you are better off going to a reputable local place
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1) you are planning on spending a significant amount of money (don't bother for $1 or $2 thousand)
2) you know enough about diamonds to know what you're looking at - not just size and cut - but also color and quality (If you don;t it's really easy to overspend)
And you never trust any dealer - you buy only on the basis of a confirmatory valuation by a jeweler of your choice.
For a basic engagement ring or ear studs you are better off going to a reputable local place
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After doing a great deal of research in both retail stores (regular and high-end), Blue Nile and other online sources, and a Diamond District jeweler whom they didn't like, my son and his fiancé recently bought her engagement ring and wedding band from a second DD jeweler, Blauweiss-Berkowitz. They were very happy with the service and the price..
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Peter Germano is regularly recommended on tripadvisor forum and many people have bought engagement rings from him and been very satisfied. http://www.peterjgermano.com/index.html
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